Course Title: Troubleshoot communication systems

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

Course Code: EEET7056C

Course Title: Troubleshoot communication systems

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6122 - Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Kemps Cheng
Telephone: +613 9925 4691
Email: kemps.chemg@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 80

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

UEENEEH146A

Course Description

This unit covers fault finding and repair of communication systems. The unit encompasses safe working practices, interpreting circuit diagrams, applying logical fault finding procedures, conducting repairs, safety and functional testing and completing the necessary service documentation.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEH172A Troubleshoot communication systems

Element:

1. Prepare to find and repair faults.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
1.2 OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
1.3 The nature of the fault is obtained from documentation or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken.
1.4 Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others.
1.5 Sources of materials that may be required for the work are established in accordance with established procedures.
1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.

 

Element:

2. Find faults.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
2.2 The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures.
2.3 Apparatus is checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
2.4 Fault finding is approached methodically drawing on knowledge of communication systems using measured and calculated values of apparatus parameters.
2.5 Apparatus components are dismantled where necessary and parts stored to protect them against loss or damage.
2.6 Faulty components are rechecked and their fault status confirmed.
2.7 Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.
2.8 Fault finding activities are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.

 

Element:

3. Repair fault.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
3.2 Apparatus is checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
     Materials required for the repair work are sourced and obtained in accordance with established procedures.
     Repairs are affected efficiently without damage to other components, apparatus or circuits.
     Effectiveness of the repair is tested in accordance with established procedures.
     Apparatus is reassembled, finally tested and prepared for return to customer.
 

Element:

4. Completion and report repair activities.

Performance Criteria:

4.1 OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
4.2 Work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
4.3 Written justification is made for repairs to apparatus.

 


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements

 


Details of Learning Activities

You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for the two clustered competencies (UEENEEH172A, UEENEEH116A) and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Practical laboratory tests
  • Reports
  • Guest speakers
  • Site visit(s)

Cluster Information:

This course is delivered in a cluster  (Communication Engineering 1) in conjunction with UEENEEH116A (EEET7051C).  You must enrol in both courses delivered in this cluster.  All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies UEENEEH172A and UEENEEH116A.

Elements and Performance Criteria for UEENEEH116A (EEET7051C)
1. Prepare to find and repair faults.
1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
1.2 OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
1.3 The nature of the fault is obtained from documentation or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken.
1.4 Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others.
1.5 Sources of materials that may be required for the work are established in accordance with established procedures.
1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
2. Find faults.
2.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
2.2 The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures.
2.3 Apparatus is checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
2.4 Fault finding is approached methodically drawing on knowledge of microwave amplifier sections and circuit using measured and calculated values of apparatus parameters.
2.5 Apparatus components are dismantled where necessary and parts stored to protect them against loss or damage.
2.6 Faulty components are rechecked and their fault status confirmed.
2.7 Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.
2.8 Fault finding activities are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.
3. Repair fault.
3.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
3.2 Apparatus is checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
3.3 Materials required for the repair work are sourced and obtained in accordance with established procedures.
3.4 Repairs are affected efficiently without damage to other components, apparatus or circuits.
3.5 Effectiveness of the repair is tested in accordance with established procedures.
3.6 Apparatus is reassembled, finally tested and prepared for return to customer.
4. Completion and report repair activities.
4.1 OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
4.2 Work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
4.3 Written justification is made for repairs to apparatus.
4.4 Work completion is documented and an appropriate person or persons notified in accordance with established procedures.
 

Engineers Australia Mapping Information:

This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:

EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base

EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.

EA 2. Engineering Application Ability

EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
 

EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes

EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.
 

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with cluster of competencies of UEEHEEH172A, UEENEEH116A in the Assessment Matrix.


Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for the 2 clustered competencies (UEENEEH172A, UEENEEH116A) is detailed below:

Week Topics Delivered Elements / Performance Criteria
1 Introduction to course, course guide, assessments, topics breakdown, resources, & OHS issues.
Revision of modulation and demodulation

 

H172A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3
H116A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4
 
2 Prepare to find and repair the fault of modulation and demodulation H172A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3
H116A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4
 
3 Find faults for modulation and demodulation H172A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3
H116A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4
 
4 Repair, complete and report repair activities for modulation and demodulation H172A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3
H116A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4
 
5 Prepare to find and repair the fault of transmitters and receivers H172A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3
H116A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4
 
6 Find faults for transmitters and receivers H172A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3
H116A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4
 
7 Find faults for transmitters and receivers H172A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3
H116A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4
 
8 Repair, complete and report repair activities for transmitters and receivers

 

H172A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3
H116A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4
 
9 Repair, complete and report repair activities for transmitters and receivers H172A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3
H116A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4
 
10 Prepare to find and repair microwave equipment and applications
Submit Assignment
 
H172A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3
H116A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4
 
11 Repair microwave equipment
Find fault for microwave equipment
 
H172A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3
H116A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4
 
12 Repair microwave equipment
Find fault for microwave equipment
 
H172A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3
H116A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4
 
13 Repair, complete and report repair activities for microwave equipment
RF radiation awareness (microwave)
 
H172A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3
H116A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4
 
14 Prepare to find and repair fault for waveguide and microwave antenna for microwave equipment
RF radiation awareness (microwave)
 
H172A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3
H116A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4
 
15 Find fault for waveguide and microwave antenna for microwave equipment
Repair, complete and report repair activities for waveguide and microwave antenna for microwave equipment
RF radiation awareness (microwave)
 
H172A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3
H116A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4
 
16 Prepare the final project.
Revision
 
H172A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3
H116A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4
 
17 - 18 Test H172A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.3
H116A:1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.8, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.4
 

Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is minimum 72 hours outside the class time.

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

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References

Reference books:
• Gary M. Miller, Modern Electronic Communication, the latest edition, Prentice Hall
• Sinnema, W., Electronics Transmission Technology, Prentice Hall

 


Other Resources

Resource materials will be available on S:\C6122|\EEET7056C and myRMIT>Studies>EEET7056C


Overview of Assessment

The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:

Assessment 1: Assignments (2 x 10%)
Weighting towards final grade (%): 20

Assessment 2: Project
Weighting towards final grade (%): 20

Assessment 3: Lab works (4 x 5%)
Weighting towards final grade (%): 20

Assessment 4: Test
Weighting towards final grade (%): 40

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element/Performance Criteria Covered Assignments Project Lab Works Test
1.1 x x
1.2   X X  
1.3 X X X X
1.4 X X X X
1.5 X X X X
1.6   X X  
2.1   X X  
2.2 X X X X
2.3   X X  
2.4 X X X X
2.5   X X  
2.6   X X  
2.7   X X  
2.8   X X  
3.1   X X  
3.2   X X  
4.1   X X X
4.2   X X X
4.3   X X X

 


Assessment Tasks

  • Assignments (2 x  10%) 20 % - Week 11, 15
  • Project  20% - Week 16
  • Lab works (4 x 5%)  20 % - Week 16
  • Test  40% - Week 17-18 

This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:

80 - 100: CHD - Competent with High Distinction
70 - 79: CDI - Competent with Distinction
60 - 69: CC - Competent with Credit
50 - 59: CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
0 - 49: NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.
 


Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs UEENEEH172A Elements & Performance Criteria

  UEENEEH172A Elements & Performance Criteria
Assessment 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3.1 3.2 4.1 4.2 4.3
Assignments     X X X     X   X                  
Project X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Lab Works X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Test     X X X     X   X             X X X

Assessment vs UEENEEH116A Elements & Performance Criteria

  UEENEED116A Elements & Performance Criteria
Assessment 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4
Assignments     X   X         X X           X       X   X X
Project X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Lab Works X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Test     X   X   X X X X X X X X     X       X X X X

Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

  Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
Assessments EA1.1 EA1.2 EA1.3 EA1.4 EA1.5 EA1.6 EA2.1 EA2.2 EA2.3 EA2.4 EA3.1 EA3.2 EA3.3 EA3.4 EA3.5 EA3.6
Assignment X X X X X X X X X X X X   X    
Projects X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Lab Work X   X X X   X X   X   X X   X X
Test X X X X X X X X                
ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEEH172A 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 3 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2
ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEEH116A 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 3 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2
0 (Blank) Graduate attribute is not assessed
1 Graqduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element
2 Graqduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element
3 Graqduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element.

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  • Relevant
  • Current 
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

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If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.

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If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than seven calendar days (from the original due date), you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date.

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
 

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